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Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
Hungary blocks EU sanctions and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, demanding restart of Russian oil via Druzhba pipeline, citing energy security and political motives, officials said.
- On Sunday, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced Hungary will veto the EU's 20th sanctions package at Monday's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels unless oil via the Druzhba pipeline resumes.
- Since Jan. 27, Russian oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia have been interrupted after Ukrainian officials said Russian drone attacks damaged the Druzhba pipeline, while both countries continue importing Russian oil under a temporary EU exemption.
- Using strong language, Szijjártó said Hungary will block a 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of `blackmailing` over halted oil shipments.
- The diplomatic consequence is that because EU sanctions require unanimity, a Hungarian veto could block the package, as Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns Hungary and Slovakia's actions.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has argued Russian fossil fuels are vital for Hungary's economy, while Hungary warned cutting electricity exports would primarily affect families in Transcarpathia.
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Hungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions against Russia and a €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
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